Black Star Physical Therapy and Wellness

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Black Star Physical Therapy and Wellness

Physical Therapist & Fitness coach| I provide physical therapy and assisted stretching sevices in Southfield MI.

I create Online fitness programs for women to help them overcome pain and avoid injury. I graduated from Physical Therapy school in 2004 and have an extensive background in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention and pain management. I have bridged rehabilitation and fitness and help busy women over 30 prioritize their health! As a physical therapist and fitness coach, I offer online fitness programs that focus on strength training, injury prevention, and pain management. I now also provide in-person physical therapy and 1-on-1 assisted stretch sessions to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay flexible. Whether you're managing pain or staying active, my programs are here to support your journey to better health!

10/30/2025

October Highlights Dump!
From celebrating our anniversary on a peaceful beach vacation to feeling the confidence boost of my talk in Ga***rd, Michigan, and ending the month with family fun and my kids earning their purple belts—October was packed with amazing moments! 🍂✨

I’d love to hear your October highlights! Share your wins and let me know what’s next on your journey.

Drop a comment or send me a message! 💬

10/27/2025

My children’s school sent this out today.

Two weeks ago they announced and started collecting for a cereal box food drive.

Two weeks ago I took food with me to APTA Michigan conference where students hosted a food drive.

People are losing their food benefits. People who were already food insecure or about to be. This is reality.

Here is a list of local food banks in the Southeast Michigan area.

🚀Please share! We don’t know what others are going through

10/20/2025

Today is World Osteoporosis Day, and it’s the perfect reminder that osteoporosis isn’t just a condition that affects us later in life. It’s shaped by our habits today!

🔍 What you need to know:
Osteoporosis is caused by gradual calcium loss in our bones over time. This doesn’t just happen overnight or when we hit 60; it’s the result of lifestyle choices.

Boost Your Bone Health:
1. Adequate Protein: Aim for about 0.8 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Not sure how to calculate that? DM me, and I’ll help you out!
2. Quality Nutrition: Incorporate nutrient-rich foods like dark leafy greens and foods high in calcium, vitamins D, and K to support bone strength.
3. Strength Training: Weight-bearing exercises like walking, hiking, jumping and resistance training are crucial. Aim for at least 3–5 days a week of moderate strength training to keep your bones strong and resilient.

Remember, prevention is always better than cure! Let’s take action now and keep our bones healthy and strong for years to come.

💬 Have questions or need personalized tips? Feel free to reach out anytime!

10/19/2025

Today I did a thing! 🙌🏾
My first time speaking at the conference alongside two incredible colleagues and friends, Mary and Hendricka. 💙💛 Go Blue

🎤 Topic: Overcoming Osteoporosis: Can Lifestyle Medicine Be the Answer?

It’s amazing how God prepares you. A few years ago, even going live on Instagram felt terrifying. But stepping out of that comfort zone on here, sharing movement tips, mindset shifts, and recovery education, led me here.

From IG Lives to this stage. No filters, no edits, just passion and purpose.

I was nervous, but I was ready.
And if you’re holding back on something that scares you… maybe you’re ready too.

✨ Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day Reminder:
Your mind and body are deeply connected and stress doesn’t just live in your head. It can show up in your muscles, your posture, and even your motivation to move.

Chronic stress can tighten your neck, strain your back, and drain your energy making pain feel worse and recovery slower. But the good news? You can break that cycle. ✨

Small moments of movement, deep breathing, and self-care can calm your nervous system and release the tension your body’s been carrying.

It’s not just physical therapy, it’s total body awareness.

Take 5 minutes today to move, stretch, breathe, or simply rest.
Your body and your mind will thank you. 💪🏾💚

👇🏾
What’s one small thing you’ll do today to support both your body and your mind?

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10/06/2025

Monday Recovery Reminder: Fuel Your Week Right

Mondays are for fresh starts (and sore muscles)
If you’ve been hitting your workouts but skipping your recovery nutrition, this one’s for you!

Last week I shared a video on how to prep this smoothie and today we break down my favorite Post-Workout Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie.

Each ingredient is chosen to help you:
✨ Reduce stiffness and inflammation
✨Rebuild muscles
✨Support joint health naturally

Here’s why it works ⬇️
✅ Protein → repairs & rebuilds muscles
✅ Banana + Pineapple → fight cramping & inflammation
✅ Turmeric + Black Pepper → support joint health
✅ Chia Seeds + Cinnamon → balance energy & blood sugar

Save this smoothie recipe and use it as your go-to after your next workout, your muscles will thank you later!

👉🏾 Share this post with someone who needs a recovery boost
👉🏾 Follow for more simple recovery and mobility tips to start your week strong!

09/29/2025

How’s your back? You’ve probably done all the stretches… but still wake up stiff.

That’s because stretching is only one part of the story.
👉🏾 If your core, hips, or stabilizers are weak, your body will compensate. Stiffness + pain will keep showing up no matter how flexible you get.

As a PT + Fitness Coach + Entrepreneur + Mom, I’ve seen it again and again: lasting pain relief comes when we pair stretching with strength + smart movement patterns.

✨ Coming soon: my new coaching program designed to target stiffness, build strength, and restore function—for busy people like you.

➡️ Do you stretch regularly but still feel stiff or achy? Drop a comment or DM me—let’s talk about what might really be going on.

09/28/2025

Guurrrrl…I’m just saying. Warm up, stretch, cooldown.

I see your consistency and love of the gym but if you owned one of these, as I did, you cannot afford to skip your warm up!

Does this look familiar to you?

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Van Buren Charter Township, MI
48111

Website

http://www.blackstartherapy.com/

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